Computer Science

• Choose between a professional, dedicated degree through the Bachelor of Computer Science or study Computer Science as a major or minor within many other degree options.
• Study Computer Science alongside other subjects that you are interested in like Psychology, Economics, AI, and Product Design.
• Gain work experience opportunities through internships and applied projects.

• See all Computer Science courses

Bachelor of Computer Science

See the Bachelor of Computer Science for UC’s specialised computer science degree.

As well as the core courses, you can choose to study a general Computer Science programme, or choose to study towards one of the following majors:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity and Networking

Note: This new degree is subject to Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand CUAP and Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission approval. Some details may change before the degree is open to enrolments for 2027.

Computer Science major

For the major in the Bachelor of Science, complete the following courses:

100-level

• COSC122 Introduction to Computer Science
• MATH102 Mathematics 1A
• MATH120 Discrete Mathematics
• COSC121 Introduction to Computer Programming OR COSC131 Introduction to Programming for Engineers

COSC101 Working in a Digital World and STAT101 Statistics 1 are also strongly recommended for those who haven't studied computer science previously.

200-level

• COSC261 Formal Languages and Compilers
• COSC262 Algorithms
• Two courses chosen from these options

300-level

• 60 points of courses chosen from these options and 300-level COSC courses (not including COSC366)

Computer Science minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Arts (Specialisations), Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Psychological Science, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

• COSC122 Introduction to Computer Science
• COSC121 Introduction to Computer Programming OR COSC131 Introduction to Programming for Engineers
• 45 points in 200 to 300-level COSC courses

The skills you will gain from your studies include technical knowledge in computer science, problem-solving, logical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and communication.

These skills will lead into many industries like agriculture, health, finance, and education. You will be able to work anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand or overseas.

Career pathways could include:

• software, web, mobile, and game development
• IT consulting
• cybersecurity
• telecommunications

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Computer Science.